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Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards

Name: Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
Brand: Ensto Control Oy, of Finland
SKU: CPSC-08218
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 12, 2008Recall ID: 08218Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled toggle and rotary switches are manual motor controller switches or disconnect switches. The switches are typically used with HVAC units, electric distribution and control panels and industrial uses. Primarily the switches are used commercially, however they may also be found in residential applications. The switches were sold under the brand name Ensto Control Oy with a four-digit manufacturing week date code stamped on the bottom of each switch. The code indicates the week and year of manufacture. Product codes ranging from 0107 through 5007 are included in the recall. The model numbers are located on labels attached on the upper part of the plastic switch housing. The following model numbers are included in the recall: KK17.3 KK17.963 KK17.980 KK19.3 KK19.963 KK19.980 KKCSU3.60JDR/U KSR3.100 KSR3.100/U KSR3.1001/U KSR31002/U KSR3.125/U KSR3.1251/U KSR3.63 KSR3.80 KSR3.80/U KSR3.801/U KSR3.802/U KST3.100U KST3.63 KST3.80 KST3.80/U

Affected Products

Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Ensto-Control-Oy-Recalls-Toggle-and-Rotary-Switches-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Hazards
Title	Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9322e67969134d8c9f48014d2c4f8e57.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Toggle Switch
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/57d15a7454374a0e8a74b3ee7d00a6cb.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Rotary Switch
Hazards › Name	When switched OFF, one electrical pole may remain energized, posing a risk of electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	Ensto Control Oy has received 13 reports of the switches not functioning properly. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Toggle Switches and Rotary Switches
Products › Type	Switches
Products › Category I D	2164
Products › Number Of Units	About 19,000
Recall I D	4247
Remedies › Name	Consumers who have installed switches can contact the firm for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement switch. Consumers who have switches that are not installed can return them to Ensto Control Oy, c/o Kaltek Inc., 2310 Peachford Road, Atlanta, Georgia for a replacement switch.
Importers › Name	Disconnects of Florida Corp., of Tampa, Fla.
Retailers › Name	The recalled switches were sold through Ensto Control Oy to distributors, which in turn sold the switches to industrial OEMs. They were not sold in retail establishments or to consumers. The switches were sold for between $30 and $60.Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.
Recall Date	2008-03-12T00:00:00
Description	The recalled toggle and rotary switches are manual motor controller switches or disconnect switches. The switches are typically used with HVAC units, electric distribution and control panels and industrial uses. Primarily the switches are used commercially, however they may also be found in residential applications. The switches were sold under the brand name Ensto Control Oy with a four-digit manufacturing week date code stamped on the bottom of each switch. The code indicates the week and year of manufacture. Product codes ranging from 0107 through 5007 are included in the recall. The model numbers are located on labels attached on the upper part of the plastic switch housing. The following model numbers are included in the recall: KK17.3 KK17.963 KK17.980 KK19.3 KK19.963 KK19.980 KKCSU3.60JDR/U KSR3.100 KSR3.100/U KSR3.1001/U KSR31002/U KSR3.125/U KSR3.1251/U KSR3.63 KSR3.80 KSR3.80/U KSR3.801/U KSR3.802/U KST3.100U KST3.63 KST3.80 KST3.80/U
Recall Number	08218
Manufacturers › Name	Ensto Control Oy, of Finland
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Ensto Control Oy toll-free at (866) 800-0690 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.ensto.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Finland

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Recalling FirmEnsto Control Oy, of Finland

Recall Hazard Severity

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